Just Stop it Already!

1. OXO Steel Wine Stopper/Pourer Push down the soft, comfortable lever, and the bottle is sealed for short-term storage. Lift the lever up, and the seal is opened for drip-free pouring. Wine is also aerated while it is poured out of the wide spout. $10.95; Kitchen Kaboodle (five Portland locations); www.kitchenkaboodle.com

2. Green Valve Wine Stopper For the wine lover who loves to garden, this wine stopper is a charming conversation starter and an effective closure. Handwashing recommended. The black silicone gasket around stopper base is removable with effort. $19.95; www.etsy.com/shop/jeenoVINO

3. A Date With Wine Stopper New York-based designer George Lee, founder of le mouton noir & co., has created a very useful wine stopper. Twistable date rings help users remember when they have opened the bottle, allowing for better decision-making when it comes to whether or not the wine is still drinkable. $45; www.shop.gessato.com

4. Iridescent Flamed Venetian Wine Stopper The iridescent quality comes from the firing of a special finish on the glass after it has been blown. The finish provides a vibrant pattern reminiscent of mother of pearl and is similar to the Favrile-style finish seen in Tiffany lamps. Handmade in Murano, Italy. $34; www.venetianglassart.com

6. Imm Living Best Year Chinese Zodiac Wine Stopper Whether you were born in the year of the rabbit, the pig or any creature in between, the 12-year cycle means you can preserve up to a dozen bottles of wine at a time. Made from resin and reusable, high-quality cork. Designed by Willie Tsang. Available in plum and black. $15 each; www.sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net

Looking for well loved holiday gifts this year? Give wine! They will never know you got it for half price. Yup…we offer our wines for half off for wine club members. (30% off for non members). All wines in release, first come first serve. Wine orders can be placed online beginning Wednesday 21th at 12:01am through 11:59 pm on Friday the 23th for pick up or shipping. Tasting room is open for ...

Join us as we celebrate another successful harvest season at Bergstrom Wines! We will be featuring a flight of our limited production, single-vineyard wines, charcuterie by Olympia Provisions, and an array of local, specialty cheeses! Tasting fee is refundable with the purchase of two 750ml bottles or one 1.5L bottle. Four complimentary tastings per Bergstrom club membership.
Fee: $40